Games Out This Week in ANZ...

In the thick of it this week are StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm, God of War: Ascension and Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2.

When Blizzard releases an expansion, it tends to render other so-called expansions mere updates. So it is with StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm, which will jeopardise many a relationship, and is out tomorrow on PC for AUD$49.95 or NZD$69.95.

Then there's everyone's favourite sociopathic deity, Kratos, returning in fine form for the now requisite 'origin' story God of War Ascension, being as usual a Playstation 3 exclusive and hitting on Thursday 14th March for AUD$99.95 or NZD$119.95.

Finally, arming itself to directly grab the same niche it did last time, Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 had a launch party last week and is on shelves on Friday 15th March for PS3 and 360 ($99.95) or PC ($89.95).

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